• PBS LearningMedia has FREE, pre K-12 standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more for educators.
  • PBS LearningMedia integrates with many learning platforms schools are using, including Google Classroom, Clever, Remind, and Schoology.
  • PBS LearningMedia Tutorials 
  • PreK-12 Spanish language collection
  • “Ken Burns in the Classroom” hub
• Responding to the need for educational resources for students while schools are closed, all PBS member stations in Washington and WORLD Channel, in partnership with PBS LearningMedia, are broadcasting At-Home-Learning programs intended for grades 6-12 weekdays from 9 am – 2 pm. These daily, free, over-the-air broadcasts feature the best in public media science, history and other educational programming. All programs in the block have associated PBS Learning Media assets.
• Educational programming for early learners continues to be available on member station main broadcast channels and the 24/7 PBS KIDS broadcast channel. Find supporting educational resources for daily KIDS programs on your station’s educational resources website (see page 2).  
• PBS is producing a series of 8-week, PBS LearningMedia Planning Kits for New School Routines to help educators make the most of our broadcast aligned learning resources. These include PBS LearningMedia resources curated by educators and aligned to common curriculum areas, and are supported by introductory webinar sessions, emailed resource information, and virtual professional learning experiences.

• PBS KIDS for Parents offers information, activities and tips for parents
  • Back to School Resources
  • The PBS KIDS newsletter offers activities and tips parents can use to help kids play and learn at home. 
  • Blog with articles like “How to support your child for a very different school year”

• Learn at Home PBS Kids Show Schedule New!
• Learn at Home PBS Kids Theme Schedule New!
• The PBS KIDS 24/7 channel offers anytime access to trusted educational series for kids ages 2-8.
• The PBS KIDS Video app is available on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and offers on-demand educational videos, and a livestream of the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. No subscription required.
• The PBS KIDS Games app offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere.
• The PBS KIDS Facebook page and PBS KIDS YouTube channel host read-along videos by authors and celebrities including Michelle Obama.

New resources are shared on a regular basis. Check your station’s education website for updates. For more information, please contact your station’s representative!

KCTS 9 (Seattle, Yakima)

• Education & Coronavirus Resources
• Racism & Civil Rights Resources
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons; Live Stream
• Bright by Text sends text messages to parents and caregivers about early childhood topics

Contact: Cathryn Burby | (206) 443-5476

KBTC (Tacoma, Olympia)

• Education Resources
• Coronavirus Resources
• Race Matters Resources
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons
• Monthly newsletter with ideas for activities for parents and kids

Contact: DeAnne Hamilton | (253) 680-7702

KSPS (Spokane, Eastern WA)

• At-Home and Distance Learning Resources
• Coronavirus Resources
• Discussing Civil Rights
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons
• Keep Learning: Spokane Public Schools teacher video lessons in Math, English, Science, Health/Fitness, Visual & Performing Arts – Grades K-5
• Weekly At-Home Learning Newsletter with activities and lessons for parents and educators
• PreK-3 Virtual Read-Alongs
• Educational videos and curriculum units for teaching the WWII Japanese Internment experience through a local lens. Made possible by funding from OSPI. 
• 30 years of archival historical documentaries (many focused on WA state history) with corresponding teacher lesson plans 

Contact: Bukola Breczinski | (509) 443-7748

KTNW- Northwest Public Broadcasting (Tri-Cities, Eastern WA)

• Education Resources
• Coronavirus Resources
• WORLD Channel programming local channel information, schedule and lessons
• Ask Dr. Universe-An animated character answers audience-submitted science questions

Contact: Tom Hungate | (509) 372-7408